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Sitiveni Sivivatu - Source: Reuters -
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All Blacks Sitiveni Sivivatu and Tony Woodcock have both been suspended for one week after being cited for offences in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup win over Australia in Tokyo.
Sivivatu was cited for a 34th minute dangerous tackle after tackling Wallabies player Adam Ashley-Cooper in the air and was sinbinned for ten minutes.
Woodcock was cited for striking Wallaby George Smith with his elbow in the 80th minute of the 32-19 win.
All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen appeared for both players Sunday's judicial hearings with New Zealander Peter Hobbs officiating.
Hobbs said Sivivatu accepted that the tackle had been dangerous and considered a one week suspention was sufficient.
For Woodcock, Hobbs found the North Harbour front rower accepted that he had made contact with Smith's neck and shoulder but denied making contact with the head.
Hobbs determined Woodock has struck Smith with his arm and he was also suspended for one week.
The suspensions mean both players will be unavailable for selection for the All Blacks against Wales in Cardiff next weekend.
